Supreme Court Grants Local Government Financial Autonomy
The Supreme Court has ruled that state governors withholding funds designated for local government administration is unconstitutional. This decision was articulated by Justice Emmanuel Agim while delivering the judgment in a suit filed by the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, seeking to prevent governors from arbitrarily dissolving democratically elected councils. In the lead […]
“You Must Cut Your Coat According to Available Cloth” Tinubu Tells NLC
President Bola Tinubu has emphasized the need for improved welfare, better wages, and enhanced working conditions for Nigerian workers, recognizing them as the driving force of the nation. During a meeting on Thursday in Abuja with the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) led by Joe Ajaero and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria […]
Speaker Urges Journalists to Embrace Accurate, Fair, and Balanced Reporting
Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, has emphasized the importance of accurate, fair, and balanced reporting by journalists covering the National Assembly. Speaking during the inauguration of the newly renovated media center and the new Executive of the House of Representatives Press Corps, Tajudeen praised the media’s role in informing the […]
Court of Appeal Affirms Usman Ododo as Duly Elected Governor of Kogi State
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed Usman Ododo as the duly elected governor of Kogi State. In a judgment delivered on Thursday, a three-member panel dismissed the petition filed by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its governorship candidate, Murtala Ajaka. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared Ododo, the candidate of […]
Zamfara State Implements Nighttime Motorcycle Movement Restrictions
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has signed an Executive Order restricting the movement of motorcycles in the state from 8:00 pm to 6:00 am. The decision was made following an emergency meeting of the Security Council, and the order was presented by the state’s Attorney General, Abdul’aziz Sani SAN, and subsequently assented to by […]
China Rejects Nato’s “Groundless Accusations” of Aiding Russia in Ukraine War
China’s Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, has rebuffed Nato’s “groundless accusations” that Beijing is assisting Russia in its war on Ukraine. He also cautioned the Western alliance against provoking confrontation. Mr. Wang’s remarks, made during a call with his Dutch counterpart, followed a declaration by Nato leaders gathered in Washington DC, which mentioned the ongoing conflict. […]
Tearful Cheers Erupt as Serial Killer Found Guilty in Canadian Court
Tearful cheers erupted in a packed Canadian courtroom on Thursday as a judge found Jeremy Skibicki guilty of first-degree murder in the deaths of four Indigenous women. In the court gallery, Jeremy Contois remained reserved, despite the emotional atmosphere. His younger sister, Rebecca, was one of the women killed in Winnipeg, Manitoba, two years ago. […]
Biden Faces Growing Pressure Amid Gaffes and Calls to Step Down
Joe Biden took the stage at his Thursday night news conference with everything on the line: his presidency, his re-election hopes, and his political future. However, he barely acknowledged these high stakes during the hour-long session, which marked the end of a NATO summit. Earlier, he had mistakenly introduced Ukraine’s President Zelensky as “President Putin” […]
Ugandan Man Sentenced to Six Years for Insulting President on TikTok
A Ugandan court has sentenced 24-year-old Edward Awebwa to six years in prison for insulting President Yoweri Museveni and the first family in a video posted on TikTok. Awebwa was charged with hate speech and spreading “misleading and malicious” information against President Museveni, First Lady Janet Museveni, and their son Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is the […]
Clooney’s Critique and Democratic Defections Rock Biden’s Re-election Bid
The most devastating argument against Joe Biden’s re-election bid may have come not from a politician or a pundit, but from a film star. George Clooney, in a stinging New York Times opinion piece, has added his voice to a growing chorus of Democrats questioning the president’s ability to steady his campaign this week – […]
